Review of the on stage performance Of The Lion King

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Review of the on stage performance Of The Lion King

Drama

In 1999, a spectacle hit the west-end after it roared through Broadway

in the USA, and a few weeks ago I went to see it at the Lyceum

Theatre. Disney's award winning animation, The Lion King, was brought

to life in musical fashion by director Julie Taymor. It was seen with

its story line intact, but as a completely original and sophisticated

piece of theatrical art. With over 40 actors, singers and dancers

giving a stunning performance of puppetry, song, dance, fairytale and

even humour.

The story concerns young lion prince Simba, whose birth has pushed his

evil uncle (Scar) back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to

kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and steel the throne for

himself. Simba survives and is left to believe his father's death was

his fault, and so leaves the kingdom. He comes across a warthog and

meercat called Pumbaa and Timon who look after him. Throughout the

play this duo add many humorous moments that stick with the audience.

He grows fully and is left with the decision whether to return to his

rapidly crumbling kingdom at the hands of Scar. He faces Scar in a

great and emotional finale.

There is a very enchanting performance from Josette Bushell-Mingo as

Rafiki, who takes on the wise old baboon of the play and acts as the

plays narrator. Also, a convincing part by Cornell John as Mufasa and

the young Simba is played impressively by a naturally cheek...

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